Harry Kane delivered yet again for Bayern Munich, scoring twice in a 3-1 win over Chelsea on Day 2 of the UEFA Champions League. In the games preview, Softfootball reported that the German giants were slight favourites to get the victory , given the home advantage, and the result keeps Bayern's perfect start to the 2025/26 season alive and reminded Chelsea of how much work lies ahead despite their strong European return.
Chelsea, back in the UCL after two years out and fresh from lifting both the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup last season after thrashing PSG 3-nil in the final . Chelsea started brightly as Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto caused early problems down the right flank, but the home side gradually settled into rhythm. The breakthrough came when Michael Olise whipped in a dangerous cross that Trevoh Chalobah could only deflect into his own net.
Bayern doubled their advantage when Kane drew a penalty under pressure from Moises Caicedo. The England captain made no mistake from the spot, firing low into the corner for his 24th successful penalty in a Bayern shirt. Chelsea responded almost immediately, though, with Palmer who was playing his 100th game for Chelsea today, charging from midfield, linking up with Gusto, and curling a superb effort into the top corner to halve the deficit before halftime.